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Experience training with the airline industry. Cover concept areas including marketing, global tourism, aviation safety and more. Graduate prepared for a range of related careers.
The world tourism and aviation industries have continued to flourish with increased international travel. This course will give you both academic and practical insight into these fascinating sectors and will help to prepare you for a range of related careers.
You will experience training with the airline industry as well as a range of field trips which will bring the subject to life. You will also cover key concept areas including marketing, global tourism, aviation safety and security, the environment and hospitality.
Year 1 (national level 4):
Study Skills for the Service Sector
Fundamentals of Aviation
Fundamentals of Tourism and Hospitality
Marketing and Business For The Service Sector
Aviation and the Environment
Global Tourism
Year 2 (national level 5):
Research Methods for the Service Sector
Consultancy for the Visitor Economy
Aviation, Safety and Security
Current Issues for Tourism and Hospitality
Optional modules:
Human Resource Management for the Service Sector
Tourism Fieldwork 2
Destination Branding
Year 3:
Hospitality, Events, Aviation and Tourism work placement (optional)
Final year (national level 6):
Airline and Airport Commercial Operations
Risk and Crisis Management for Tourism and Aviation
Strategic Planning for Tourism
Optional modules:
Professional Development for the Service Sector
Tourism Major Project
Your progress will be assessed with coursework, projects, presentations, practical exercises, time-constrained and multiple-choice examinations and the major project.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
Your qualification will need to be assessed by the course tutor to ensure the programme content meets the required learning outcomes for accreditation of prior learning from HND, Diploma, Foundation Degree or other NQF Level 5 qualification in a related subject.
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16500 | Year 1 |
| International | £16500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
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